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Useful Information or Travel Information
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Traveler’s Info in Myanmar
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Entry VISA |
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Customs |
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Tourist Visa is valid for a stay of 28 days
which is extendible for an additional 14
days.Visa on arrival can be obtained on
prior arrangement with the Ministry of
Hotels & Tourism. |
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Visitors may bring in any amount of foreign
currency but it must be declared to the
Customs if it exceeds US$ 2,000. Jewellery,
electrical goods and cameras must be
declared at the port of entry. Export of
antiques and archaeologically valuable
objects is prohibited. |
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Shopping |
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Currency |
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You’re advised to buy gems, jewelleries and
silverware at the authorized gem-shops where
you wll be given a voucher with a permit for
Export. |
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The local currency is the “Kyats”. Kyat
notes are issued in denominations of
1,5,10,20,50,100,200,500 and 1000.
Foreign Exchange Certificate(FEC) is issued
for the convenience of visitors.It is
accepted by hotels, airlines, travel
agencies, taxis, restaurant etc. For a
foreigner, entrance fees to pagoda, museums,
Parks, etc should be paid by FEC. FEC notes
are issued in denominations of 1,5,10 and
20. |
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Duty Free Allowance |
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Electricity |
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Two bottles of liquor, two cartoons of
cigarettes;100 cigars; 1.5 lb of tobacco,
one pint bottle of perfume.
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230 volts AC. |
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Climate & Weather |
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Tourist
Information Service |
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Generally, there are three seasons. The
monsoon or rainy season starts from mid-May
to October, the cool dry season from
November to February and the hot season from
March to May.
As the country is large with dverse
topography, temperatures vary from region to
region.Weather is generally temperate and
cool in mountainous northern parts. During
the monsoon season coastal and delta areas
enjoy heavy rain showers. With a few inches
of rainfalls, it is cool and pleasant in
central regions where major tourist sites
are located. Myanmar is a year round tourist
destination. |
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Tourist Information Service is available at
airports and Myanmar Travel & Tours offices
in downtown
Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and in Inle.
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Office Hours |
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Population |
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Government and business – 9:30 am to 4:30
pm, Monday to Friday.
Shops – 10 pm to 9 pm, usually Monday to
Saturday.
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The population is over 60 million. More than
70% of Myanmar population is Bamar and the
other major ethnic groups are Kachin, Kayah,
Karen, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, and Shan. There
are over 100 ethnic groups in Myanmar. |
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Language & Religion |
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The majority speak Myanmar. English is
widely spoken and understood. 85% of Myanmar
are Theravada Buddhist. The next embrance
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and animism. |
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